[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Start your weekend with positive vibes with inspirational excerpts from the acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla of Karachi.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Righteousness is the pivot around which the ethics of Zarthushtra revolves. Righteous and religious is the man or woman who is saintly and possesses noblest character. Righteousness is…
Clarification From BPP I make a reference to an article published by an undisclosed author in Mumbai Samachar dated 18th December 2016 on Parsi Darshan page as well as a voice recording between Mr. Dinshaw Mehta, Ex-Chairman, Bombay Parsi Punchayet and one Mr. Jamshed Irani being circulated on WhatsApp wherein certain allegations have been made…
The Annual Get-together organized by the Captain Colony Welfare Association on 10th December, 2016, began with a traditional welcome in the form of a ‘Gara Walk’ with the theme ‘Upholding our Past whilst Unfolding our Future’. The highlight of the evening was the musical non-stop ‘retro Bollywood medley’ put up by the residents from the…
It’s going to be Christmas time soon and going by the spirit of the season, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India (ZTFI) organised an ‘X’mas Special’ during this month’s ‘Feed-a-Family’ Program, held at Cama Baug, on 16th December 2016. Around 200 beneficiaries benefited from the ‘Feed-a-Family’ Program where packets of consumables like pulses, rice, oil,…
I Stole The Christmas Pie… Christmas is a time of feasting and merriment. While you are stuffing the turkey or baking cookies, keep an eye on Fido – most Christmas treats can be harmful to dogs. It’s a rare dog that doesn’t enjoy sharing your Christmas meal with you. Experts suggest that while it may…
Chomp With Bacon-Roasted Chicken With Potatoes Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs and 6 chicken drumsticks; 12 slices bacon; 1 kg small round potatoes; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; salt and black pepper to taste. Prepare the Seasoning Mix: 2 tablespoons dried chives; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon oregano powdered; 1 tablespoon ground…
Dadar Parsee Gymkhana held its annual Christmas party on 21st December, 2016, at the grounds, amidst much fanfare and laughter with the young and old participating. This year the rides at the event included Fun City, Jumbo Slide, Mini Train and Fun Park. There were gaming stalls including Pin The Button On The Snowman, Car…
XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians) celebrated its second Annual Day on 18th December, 2016, at KC College Auditorium, Mumbai. Host for the event and Founder, Hoshaang Gotla welcomed everyone to the annual awards function, as ‘Cyrus’ Superstars’ kicked off the event with XYZ’s brand new song ‘It’s XYZ’. The all girls’ group of ‘Ketayun’s Conquerors’ from…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]We all know the story of the three wise-men of the East who traveled to Bethlehemfollowing a star, to see Baby Jesus. Well, there was a fourth wise man who also followed the star. A very different Catholic version of this story was first read out on X’mas day of 1892 at the…
Nine X’mas Gifts To Give Dear Readers, As Parsis in India, we celebrate every festival with zest and glee. But I believe, of all the festivals we revel in, Christmas holds a special place in our hearts. The analogy is delightful and simple… just like Christmas essentially celebrates the spirit of giving, the essence of…
CRICKET India Wins 5th Test Match By A Massive Margin: India won their final encounter by an innings and 75 runs at Chennai. Batting first, England notched up 477 in 157.2 overs due to Moeen Ali’s 146 and some good contributions by Joe Root (88), Liam Dawson (66) and Adil Rashid (60). India declared their…